Pseudanophthalmus cerberus completus
Barr, 1985
Pseudanophthalmus cerberus completus is a of small carabid described by Barr in 1985. It belongs to the Pseudanophthalmus, a group of troglobitic (cave-dwelling) ground beetles to North America. The subspecies epithet "completus" indicates it represents a fully differentiated form within the P. cerberus . Like other members of this genus, it is likely restricted to subterranean in the eastern United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudanophthalmus cerberus completus: //ˌsjuːdænɒfˈθælməs ˈsɜrbərəs kəmˈpliːtəs//
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Habitat
Subterranean; likely restricted to cave systems or deep soil , consistent with the troglobitic of the Pseudanophthalmus.
Distribution
United States; eastern North America. Specific locality records are not documented in available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
The was described by Thomas C. Barr, Jr., a leading authority on North American cave beetles. The specific epithet "cerberus" and subspecies epithet "completus" together suggest this represents a morphologically complete or fully developed form within the . Barr's work on Pseudanophthalmus established the modern of this diverse of Appalachian cave beetles.